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NC BLET FIRST RESPONDER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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NC BLET FIRST RESPONDER EXAMQUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Abdominal and Pelvic Cavities - Answer-digestion and-Internal sexual organs
- Liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, intestines, bladder and rectum.
- Pelvic cavity enclosed and protected within sacrum, hip bones, and pubic bone
Lower Extremities - Answer-Legs and feet.
- Upper leg (femur)
- Lower leg (tibia and fibula)
Muscular System - Answer-Tissues that connect and contribute to movement and vital
function.
Voluntary muscles- Control consciously
Involuntary muscles- Work on their own automatically.
Nervous System - Answer-Brain, spinal cord, and nerves that branch out.
- Controls activities and sensations.
Respiratory System - Answer-Nose and mouth, Pharynx, Trachea, Epiglottis, Bronchi,
Lungs, Alveoli, Diaphragm, Rib cage Pleural space (allow breathing)
Cardiovascular System - Answer-Arteries that carry blood away from the heart
Veins that return blood to the heart
Digestive System - Answer-eat and digest food products and excrete waste in more
solid form.
Genitourinary System - Answer-Reproduction and elimination of more liquid waste
materials from the blood.
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra, Reproductive organs
Body Positions - Answer-Prone- Face down
Supine- Face up
Lateral Recumbent (left or right)
Closer to midline- Proximate
Farther from midline- Distal
Front- Ventral
Back- Dorsal
Top- Superior
Bottom- Inferior
Primary Survey - Answer-life threatening problems
ABC- Airway, Breathing, Circulation
, Establish responsiveness or lack of response.
Respiration
Pulse
Bleeding
Classifications of Bleeding - Answer-Arterial- flows from the wound in spurts and is
bright red in color.
Venous- Steady and dark red
Capillary- Bright red in color ozze from a wound
Abrasion - Answer-Scraping of skin
Laceration - Answer-Rip or cut of the skin
Direct Pressure - Answer-Simplest and most effective
Clean handkerchief, clean cloth, sanitary napkin, etc.
Elevation - Answer-Should be raised high above the level of heart.(Fractured limbs
should NOT be elevated)
Pressure Points - Answer-Main artery of blood supply (controls bleeding)
6 Pressure Points - Answer-Brachial, Femoral, and Carotid (both sides)
Tourniquet - Answer-SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED! (1-2 inches)
Triangular bandage
Belt
Secondary Survey - Answer-Systematically looks, feels, and listens.
HEAD TO TOE
Pulse - Answer-Adults- 60 to 100 BPM
Infants- 120-160 BPM
Children 5 years old- 80 to 140 BPM
5-12 years old- 70 to 110
Characteristics- Absent, Slow/Fast, Weak/pounding, Irregular
Respiration - Answer-12-20 per minute
Characteristics- Absent, slow/fast, Shallow/deep, Gasping, Labored, or Choking
Shock - Answer-Slowing down of vital functions
Circulatory insufficiency
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